Grade_7_EoT -3 Review

What is the name of the supercontinent that existed millions of years ago?

• Gondwana

• Pangaea

• Laurasia

• Rodinia

Which of the following evidence supports the theory of continental drift?

• Fossil similarities across continents

• Matching coastlines

• Mountain ranges

• Weather patterns

• All of the above

The theory of continental drift was proposed by:

• Charles Darwin

• Alfred Wegener

• Isaac Newton

• Nicolaus Copernicus

Which of the following is NOT a piece of evidence for continental drift?

• Glacial deposits in warm regions

• Matching rock formations

• Similar plant and animal fossils

• Earthquake patterns

Which layer of the Earth is responsible for the movement of continents?

• Crust

• Mantle

• Outer core

• Inner core

The process of continents moving apart is called:

• Convergent boundary

• Continental drift.

• Divergent boundary

• Subduction zone

The movement of continents is driven by:

• Plate tectonics

• Volcanic activity

• Weathering and erosion

• Solar radiation

Which of the following is an example of a divergent boundary?

• The Himalayas

• The San Andreas Fault

• The Mid-Atlantic Ridge

• The Ring of Fire

How fast do continents typically move per year?

• Centimeters

• Meters

• Kilometers

• Miles

What is the outermost layer of the Earth called?

• Mantle

• Crust

• Core

• Lithosphere